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Tag Archives: spiritual growth
Spiritual Growth; August 26, 2026
Philippians 3:16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. This passage, from verse 7 on, is so incredibly rich! I have meditated and preached on it many times over the years. That’s all the more reason … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, confession, excuses, faith, God, Jesus, judging, perfection, repentance, spiritual growth, standards, the devil's lies
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The Gospel; August 22, 2026
Galatians 1:6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel. It is often commented that Galatians is the only one of … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, devotions, evangelism, faith, Galatians, God, God's plan of salvation, Gospel music, grace, Jesus, legalism, license, pride, spiritual growth, the Gospel
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Marriage; August 21, 2026
1 Corinthians 7:16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? This is a very touchy, practical subject that most preachers would rather avoid! Marriage is the … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, change, christianity, equality, evangelism, faith, free will, God's grace, Jesus, marriage, maturity, partnership, salvation, spiritual growth
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Gifts; August 17, 2026
Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. This is a very important verse that is both widely quoted and not properly understood. It is actually one of the “mysteries of the faith” that Paul refers to from time … Continue reading
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Tagged Arminianism, bible, calling, Calvinism, christianity, faith, gifting, God, Jesus, spiritual growth, stewardship, the Holy Spirit, tools
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Conformity to Christ; August 16, 2026
Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Verse 28 gets the most attention, but this verse is another earth-shaker. God in His … Continue reading
Faith; August 15, 2026
Romans 4:20-21 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This statement is true, … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, bible, christianity, conviction, exercising faith, expectation, faith, faithfulness, God, gratitude, Ishmael, Jesus, spiritual growth, spiritual warfare
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Love; August 9, 2026
John 15:12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. The Upper Room Discourse is so incredibly rich, I think I could preach on literally any verse in it! This verse is certainly no exception, and … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, emotion, expressing love, faith, God, God's love, gratitude, Jesus, love, parenting, receiving love, spiritual growth, trials, Upper Room Discourse
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Children; August 2, 2026
Matthew 18:3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” It’s interesting, and a little awkward, that I quoted this verse just two days ago, not realizing … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, being childlike, bible, children, christianity, faith, fathers, God, gratitude, growth, Jesus, maturity, parenting, salvation, spiritual growth
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God’s Calling; August 1, 2026
Matthew 15:32 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, calling, christianity, commission, faith, feelings, God, God's grace, God's lessons, Jesus, obedience, spiritual growth, trusting God
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Being Childlike; July 31, 2026
Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” This is a very famous verse, but there’s a difference in nuance between the English and the Japanese that … Continue reading
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Tagged age, bible, childlike, christianity, dementia, faith, God, gratitude, innocence, innocent, Jesus, legalism, serving God, spiritual growth
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